He looks set to lift the Premier League again after playing a key role in the Foxes' title triumph.

And ex-Leicester midfielder Savage believes Kante has been the main reason they are steaming clear at the top of the table.

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Savage told the Daily Mirror: "N'Golo Kante deserves to win Footballer of the Year by a country mile, and it would be a travesty if he doesn't.

"Anyone with lingering doubts about Kante's influence on Leicester winning the title last year has surely had them dispelled by seeing his influence on Chelsea's procession this season.

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"Before Christmas, I was ridiculed on social media for saying we should hand over the trophy to Antonio Conte because Chelsea were not going to be caught.

"Turning into the home straight - I am composing this column from the Cheltenham festival, so please forgive the horse racing analogy - they are no closer to being caught, and for me Kante is the biggest single factor in their march towards the title.

"In the past, Footballer of the Year awards have often gone to players with a 'wow' factor - but in 2017, it would be a huge shock if the gong didn't go to the best mopping-up act in the world.

"Kante should become the first player to win the Premier League in seasons with clubs - and has made two defences look almost impenetrable in the process."